September 05, 2012

we have started some simple preschool activities with birdie a few times a week. they are usually done in the afternoon after the big kids have finished school and she has woken up from her nap. i am reading a couple books for reference right now and so far i am liking them. you can find them here and here. i haven't gotten very far in either, so i am not going to comment on if i have a preference or give any real opinions yet, but as i get farther along i will be sure to share my thoughts with you.

i ordered birdie some modeling beeswax for preschool play and she loves it. we all do actually. it's pretty fun to use and doesn't dry out like play-doh or clay but my favorite part is that there's no mess afterwards. the thing that i am loving about home preschooling birdie the most right now is that the big kids love to get involved. they want to be right by her side and teach her so many things. it's pretty incredible to see.

we are only just scratching the surface of this new stage with birdie so i don't have much to report for those who have been inquiring, but i will continue to share regularly in my weekly homeschool posts.

September 04, 2012

over the past few weeks i have been slowly but surely slaughtering my way through my closet. call it the texas closet massacre if you will. i wen't "all-in" this time. there are empty hangers dangling from the closet bar, my drawers are nearly bare and there are several large black trash bags filled with my victims piled in a corner. there is only a small collection of truly loved, cherished and classic pieces that have survived. i'm proud of myself. this wasn't an easy thing to do. i had to get honest with myself and really analyize each and every piece. my shoe rack is still full but only for the time being. i will make my way over to it shortly with my imaginary machete. i have a feeling that this may be my hardest battle yet. pretty shoes are hard for me to part with.

simply put, i am over having a jam packed closet filled with clothes that i don't wear. i want to rid myself of all of those trendy pieces that i have only worn once or twice and i am only hanging onto those that are timeless, classic and dearly loved. i will no longer buy something that i cannot see myself wearing time and time again, year after year. investment pieces if you will and i'm not talking about price.

if i had to describe my personal style i would say casual, comfortable, classic vintage. i think lots of linen and cotton, a great pair of blue jeans, perfectly plain and perfectly worn t-shirts, with a bit of late sixties/early seventies mixed in. i see mostly flat, comfortable shoes including a strong pair of heels for when necessary and a timeless pair of leather boots. i think of mostly neutral colors and lots of texture. don't get me wrong, i have a huge affinity for the fifties and early sixties, i love a pretty peter pan collar and a full waistline, but those are things that i don't wear often. i tend to pull those dresses out when i am dressing up for special occasions and having fun with my clothes and so most of them will be going, while the few truly beautiful and loved ones will be staying for such an event. i am excited for a more simplistic focus when it comes to my style. staying true to myself with a minimalistic, seemingly effortless feel. that is when i feel most comfortable and confident and that is what is most important to me.

i plan on only adding a few pieces to my newly simplified postpartum wardrobe. like i mentioned above, a good pair of jeans. i got rid of most of my jeans in my purge, so i am on the hunt for a new pair once baby boy arrives. i am also looking for a great pair of leather boots. these are both things that i don't mind spending a bit more money on. i will be sure to share my choices with you when i find/acquire them. i will also continue sharing a bit more about my mission towards simple style with you now and then if you don't mind. it's still a work in progress.

what are some of your wardrobe staples? and who are your some of your biggest style influences?

September 01, 2012

happy birthday to my not-so-little man. god, i love this kid! he is the most genuine, kind hearted, incredible human being. i am so proud and truly lucky to be his mama. happy birthday juju bear. love, mom.

August 31, 2012

1. itty bitty, baby boy clothes. i think we finally decided on his name. we probably won't announce it until he arrives, to make sure that it fits, but we are pretty sure and very excited.2. i miss wearing my pretty clogs.3. bird food: plums with no skin & a veggie burger.4. bird on a wire.5. clothes have not been at the top of her list these days.6. a box of printed instagram pictures and a glass of daisies.7. this guy turns a whoppin TWELVE YEARS OLD tomorrow. one more year until he is a teenager. holy crap how did this happen?!

i have seen so many bits + pieces posts spreading throughout the internet. remember you are welcome to link yours here each week, for all to see, find and enjoy. happy weekend my friends.